Bertram set the stage for the weekend on Saturday when she captured the gold with a time of 1:43:36, half a second faster than McGill's Kaylyn Morton.

Bertram continued her outstanding skiing the following day as she duplicated Saturday's gold medal finish, this time in 1:46:98., a second and a half faster than second place finisher Elise Dubois of UQTR.

Team captain Michou Beaulieu had seventh and sixth place finishes in the two-day event, while other notable Gaiters skiers on the women's side included Sophie Cross (11th and ninth) and Melanie Lessard (25th and 23rd).

The men's side didn't produce any medals but did have some strong performances nonetheless.

James Morrison was the top Bishop's male skier on both days, finishing ninth on Saturday (1:40:77) and seventh on Sunday.

Bennett Carter came in 10th Saturday but did not race on Sunday, while Robert MacKay (11th and 15th), Justin Schaldone (19th on Saturday), Reid McGregor (27th and ninth), Steve Maher (25th on Sunday), Bentley Cross (26th on Sunday) and Christopher Clancey (30th and 31st) all turned in respectable performances.

The Gaiters will be back in action next weekend when they compete in the second stage of the University circuit at Le Relais for a slalom event.

On Feb. 7, the circuit moves to Le Massif du Sud for a giant slalom.